Love Island’s Shaq Muhammad admitted he felt “betrayed” by Tanya Manhenga after she hooked up with Martin Akinola during Casa Amor’s explosive reunion.
The 24-year-old airport security officer was devastated on Thursday when his former partner, 23, returned to the main villa with new boy Martin, 27, while remaining single.
And in Friday night’s dramatic episode, Shaq revealed he doesn’t know if he can “trust” Tanya again as they delve into the aftermath of Casa Amor.
The morning after the emotional reunion, Shaq and Tanya chatted about her decision to remarry, saying she wouldn’t close the door on their romance.
However, an angered Shaq shared his doubts, saying he felt like she “threw” what they had in his face by recoupling and admitted he didn’t “trust” her.
Furious: Love Island’s Shaq Muhammad admitted he felt ‘betrayed’ by Tanya Manhenga after she reunited with Martin Akinola following the explosive Casa Amor reconnection
It is over? In Friday night’s dramatic episode, Shaq revealed he doesn’t know if he can “trust” Tanya again as they deal with the aftermath of Casa Amor
Tanya confessed her Casa Amor antics when she said, “We slept together in the same bed, he hugged me and kissed me, a quick kiss.”
Explaining her decision, she added, “I feel like I deserve to give myself a chance. It wasn’t like going back with Martin and me and Shaq were done.”
However, a devastated Shaq said: “I meant it when I said I love you and all that stuff I said about the outside.”
“I felt very betrayed, I was honest with you from day one and it felt like you took that and threw it in my face. I don’t know if I can trust you,’ he added.
Tanya then insisted that she wouldn’t stop “trying” with him while she met Martin, but Shaq said, “You do your thing, and I’ll do my thing, and that’s how it’s going to be.”
Speaking at the beach shack, he added, “I want to be angry and wish I had no feelings for her and move on … but I’m in love with her and seeing her hits me differently.”
Tanya then spoke to Maxwell Samuda and Martin about her conversation with Shaq, in which she said he needed to separate “I love you from how long I’ve known you.”
After Maxwell walked away, Tanya spoke to a calm Martin and asked him what he was thinking after he said he was “processing” while looking annoyed.
Upset: Tanya insisted she wouldn’t stop trying with him while she’s getting to know Martin, but Shaq said, “You do your thing, and I’ll do my thing, and that’s how it’s going to be.”
He said: “You had the talk, yes? Obviously you had problems before, didn’t you? Is it one thing if he fixes it then I’m out of the picture?
“I don’t want to be a stepping stone in your relationship. I don’t want to be like that, I’m a test.’
But Tanya insisted every bomb is a “test”, adding: “In here, people coming in are tests of what’s already in here. Do you know what I’m saying?’
Shaq previously spoke to Kai Fagan about Tanya and Martin and said he didn’t think their body language looked “natural” with their new partner.
Shaq looked over at Tanya and said, “She doesn’t even look natural, look at her curled up in a ball. She’s never been like this with me!’
Kai told his pal that he thinks Tanya still likes him, saying, “I have a feeling she’s about to get back to you.”
But Shaq admitted, “I don’t know if I could ever trust her again.”
Tanya had also voiced her fears about her and Shaq’s future after he said they were “over” during Thursday’s explosive reconnection.
New pairing: Tanya then spoke to Martin about her conversation with Shaq, but Martin insisted he didn’t want to just be a “test” for the couple
She asked friends Samie Elishi and Olivia Hawkins, “He said it’s over, do you think he’s serious?”
When Tanya reconnected with Martin, Shaq admitted he was “at a loss for words” and insisted this was “definitely the end” for the couple.
When asked how she felt seeing Shaq standing alone upon her return, Tanya said, “I feel like there’s something amazing about me and Shaq, so I’m not surprised.”
Referring the question to Shaq, he said: “To be honest, I just couldn’t find the words. I’ve been honest from day one and I really meant it when I said I love you.
“But I guess not everyone means it when they say something like that. It is what it is. A game is a game.”
Trying to justify her decision to the group, Tanya said: “From the start I was coupled with Shaq and it was amazing.
“But I think it would be foolish of me not to give Martin more time. But it’s definitely not the end.
Shaq, clearly heartbroken, jumped in: “Well, it’s the end for me. So good luck to you but this situation is done and dusted.
Gutted: When Tanya reconnected with Martin, Shaq admitted he was “at a loss for words” and insisted this was “definitely the end” for the couple
Determined not to let her former partner end things there, Tanya said, “Personally, we didn’t have speed bumps in here like other couples. I hear you, but what should be will be.
Feeling guilty, Shaq added: “I slept on the daybeds out of respect for you. It didn’t feel right sharing our bed with another girl.
“But that’s what you get for being a nice guy, I guess. You always finish last.’
Love Island airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS
Tanya Manhenga
Name: Tanya Manhenga
Age: 22
Location: Liverpool
Profession: student and model
Something not many people know about her: “I have vitiligo, which is skin pigmentation that you might not even notice.”
“It’s on my lip and I have a streak in my hair. Not many people know that, but I think it’s pretty cute.”
“I don’t care about covering it up all the time, I think it’s a mood.”
Lana Jenkin
Name: Lana Jenkins
Age: 25
Location: Luton
Profession: makeup artist
What not many people know about her: “I have worked with many celebrities in my work as a make-up artist.
“When I was 6 years old I lived in Spain and was an extra in an episode of Benidorm.”
Tanyel Revan
Name: Tanyel Revan
Age: 26
Location: North London
Profession: hairdresser
Something not many people know about her: “My celebrity crush is Channing Tatum — I don’t like pretty boys, they give me the ‘ick’ because they always have a crappy personality.”
“Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty. He’s male and he can dance.”
“If a man can dance, I fall in love with him instantly.”
Olivia Hawkin
Name: Olivia Hawkins
Age: 27
Location: Brighton
Profession: ring girl and actress
Something not many people know about her: “I did a movie with Jason Statham and had a nice 10 minute conversation about life.”
“I was a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress on James Bond with Daniel Craig, and I was also a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.”
Tom Klara
Name: Tom Klara
Age: 23
Location: Barnsley
Profession: Semi-professional soccer player
What not many people know about him: I’m a fan of High School Musical
Name: Samie Elishi
Age: 22
Location: London
Profession: Senior coordinator for real estate agents
What not many people know about her: “I’m a really honest person and I don’t have a filter. I won’t take trash from anyone, especially when it comes to boys!’
Name: Maxwell Samuda
Age: 23
Location: London
Profession: finance student and restaurant manager
Who did he have his eye on at Casa Amor? Samie. She’s keeping it real and she doesn’t seem afraid to speak her mind.
Kai Fagan
Name: Kai Fagan
Age: 24
Location: Manchester
Profession: Science and physical education teacher
What not many know about him: “I am a Jamaican citizen. That’s why I played rugby 7s for Jamaica.
“I now play semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.”
“Technically, I have three different degrees and went to three different universities.”
Ron Hall
Name: Ron Hall
Age: 25
Location: Essex
Profession: financial advisor
Something not many people know about him: “If you met me, you would never know that I am blind in one eye.”
“It was the result of a soccer injury when I was 8 years old. I have two different colored eyes, one blue and one green.”
will young
Name: Will Young
Age: 23
Location: Buckinghamshire
Occupation: farmer
What not many people know about him: “Every evening I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.”
“A girl I met told me to meditate, I tried it and loved it. I stopped seeing them and continued meditating!
“It’s a beautiful way to reflect on yourself.”
Shaq Muhammad
Name: Shaq Muhammad
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: airport security officer
What not many people know about him: “I’m a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.’
“Every time I see Dear John, I cry.
This is my favorite movie. Every time I’m with someone and they say, “Let’s watch a romantic movie,” I say, “How about Dear John, how does that sound?”
Jessie Wynter
Name: Jessie Wynter
Age: 26
Location: Sydney
Profession: personal trainer
Something you might not know about her: she was in the second series of Love Island Australia
Name: Casey O’Gorman
Age: 26
Location: Triing
Profession: HR consultant
What not many people know about her: “I’m really squeamish. I cut my hand once and passed out.
Name: Martin Akinola
Age: 27
Location: Dublin
Profession: Senior Software Engineer
Who did he have his eye on at Casa Amor? “I don’t just have one person, I have options…”
Name: Sanam Harrinanan
Age: 24
Location: Bedford
Occupation: social worker
Who did she have her eye on at Casa Amor? “Kai is my number one. Job wise I think we would socialize a lot and I think it’s cute!